It’s a beautiful June morning in Winnipeg and I joined thousands of other citizens in walking, cycling or taking other forms of sustainable transportation to work this morning. It’s the start of the Commuter Challenge, a week long campaign to get Canadians across the country out their single occupancy automobiles.  My walk across the Osborne Bridge and downtown provided a refreshing start to my week. Resource Conservation Manitoba is proud to coordinate the event in Manitoba.

This year, 239 companies and organizations registered in Manitoba. Transportation the leading source of greenhouse gases in Manitoba. The typical commuter in Manitoba sends another two kilograms of carbon dioxide into the air every time they drive to work.  How we choose to get around can have a big impact on the global climate, as well as on our local quality of life. So get out of your cars, Manitoba, and join the Commuter Challenge!